It was carefully chosen, sure. I think what people are reacting to is the fact that respectability in American politics might have run out of runway at this point.

I mean, she could have just not said anything.

except that she said she's saddened to learn

what is there to be sad about? I guess she can be sad for his family

I love how weak Americans are that ya’ll think this is some kind of secretly scathing message. Land of the brave but they can’t just fuckin’ say anything outloud out of an intense fear of not being “proper”.

Land of the cowards, more like.

BlueAnon shit.

I honestly hadn't thought of it this way, I think you're right. But it's a little oblique when silence is a perfectly valid option.

It is somewhat well put together, but the fact that it was said at all makes it seem that she hasn't quite lost the desire to connect with conservatives rather than those who support her own party.

She had so much potential, if only she had focused on progressive values and the people that would have been energized by hearing her promote them.

Spot on.